(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Deficiency' has the meaning stated in § 19–1401 of this title. (c) 'Monitoring agency' means: (1) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; or (2) The Office of Health Care Quality within the Department. (d) 'Nursing home' has the meaning stated in § 19–1401 of this title.
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